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AR HB1787

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas Medicaid Program shall make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women applying for coverage to improve access to prenatal care
  • Presumptive eligibility allows pregnant women to receive prenatal care immediately while their full application is being processed
  • Program may designate one or more qualified entities to screen for eligibility and immediately enroll pregnant women into the program
  • Creates new section 20-77-148 in Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 77, Subchapter 1

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Arkansas Medicaid Program To Make Presumptive Eligibility Determinations For Pregnant Women.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/29/2023

Full Bill Text

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